Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,661, David Dunning, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mario.
Dunning, David Elizabeth
N 26,661
CONTENTS

11.066
Maine
Elizabeth Dunning die d .
Widow of David
who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died of _____
here in the State of Me
who was a private in the
commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ line for 7 Mos 5 Dys
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine
at the rate of 24 Dollars
per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Ending 23 June 1840.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of March 1831 and sent to Dickens (combs) Parent
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by N E. Robina Clerk, Book 2, Vol. 1, Page 19

United States Court, for the District of Maine, On the 28 day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty personally appeared before The Honor- able Asahel Ware Judge of the United States for the District of Maine, James Dunning a resident of Brunswick in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, aged 61 years, who first, being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration , for himself and in behalf of Joanna Stanwood and Susan Woodside all children and only surviving children of Elizabeth Dunning widow of David Dunning late of said Brunswick deceased, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Con- gress passed July, 7 th , A.D. 1838. — That the said David Dunning deceased was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, in Capt John Wentworth company at Cambridge in 1778, about five months, & In Capt Nehemiah Curtis company in 1779 about three months in the Penobscot expedition, making in all about eight months, as will appear from the proof which accompanies this declaration . — That he the said James Dun- ning, Joanna Stanwood, Susan Woodside are all children and the only children, (known to be living) of said David Dunning and his widow, Elizabeth Dunning, — He also declares, that his father David Dunning was married to his mother, (whose name before their marriage was Elizabeth Hunt,) on the seventeenth day of December 1783, — That said David over

Dunning died on the tenth day of April 1828 - That his wife, the said Elizabeth Dunning survived (his father) and did not intermarry after her husband's death, and remained his widow and died a widow, on the twenty third day of June 1840.
Attest
Adams man
Isaac Dunning
United States, Maine District S.S.
subscribed and sworn, on the day of the year first written
Before me
Adams man
Dist. Judge of the U.S. for the Dist. of Maine

I Nathaniel Badger of Brunswick in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, Dath an oath, Depose, Testify, and say, That I am legally chosen and sworn to fill the Office of Town Clerk of said Brunswick, That I have in my custody the Books of Records of said Town I find in one of the Books of Record at the entry of Marriages I find the following entry, Viz. Seventeen hundred and eighty three December seventeenth, David Dunning to Elizabeth Hunt,
I hereby testify and say, that the foregoing is a true extract of said Record with the exception of the date which is in fair legible figures thus "1783 Dec 17 th David Dunning to Elizabeth Hunt." Nathaniel Badger Town Clerk of Brunswick
State of Maine
Cumberland ss Brunswick March 26 th A.D. 1850. Then personally appeared the above named Nathaniel Badger and made oath in due form of law That the foregoing extract of the Town Record aforesaid, is true
Before me
A. Waterhouse Justice of the Peace & Notary,

I Nathanial Badger of Brunswick County of Cumberland and State of Maine, doth on oath depose, testify and say that I have been legally chosen and sworne as Clerk of the town of Brunswick, and have in custody Books of Records of Marriages and Deaths, and in one of the Books of the records of Deaths, I find the following entry, April the tenth, one thousand eight hundred and twenty three died, David Dunning aged Seventy three years — also Elizabeth Dunning died June Twenty third one thousand eight hundred and forty — aged Eighty seven years —
I certify that the foregoing record is a true extract with the exception of the date, which are in fair legible figures thus, Died David Dunning "April 10 th 1823" aged Seventy three years — also Elizabeth Dunning Died "June 23 rd 1840" — aged Eighty seven years —
Nathanial Badger Town of Brunswick Clerk State of Maine Cumberland ss. March 26 th 1850. Personally appeared the above named Nathanial Badger and made oath in due form of Law, that the foregoing Affidavit and record is true. — Before me.
A. Waterhouse Justice of the Peace

Run
WIDOW, &c.
can
File No. 266101.
Elizabeth Dunning
Widow of
David Dunning
Brn McNeil
Act: July 7th 1898
Index:—Vol. A , Page 201
[Arrangement of 1870.]

14,228
Elizabeth Dunning m. of David Maine
let. L. S. Adams, Nov. 15 1850.
July 7. 1888.

I Nancy Tarrin of Brunswick in the county of Cumberland and State of Maine aged 79 years & more, On oath Depose Testify and say, that I was well acquainted with David Dunning deceased and also his Widow Elizabeth Dunning deceased and their children,
I also depose testify and say, that Elizabeth Dunning aforesaid, was the widow of the said David Dunning and that the said widow Elizabeth Dunning survived her said husband, and that she did not in temporary after her husband's death, but remained a widow and died a widow
I also testify and say that James Dunning, Joanna Stanwood, & Susan Woodside are all children of the aforesaid David Dunning and Elizabeth Dunning deceased, and the only children, known to be living, of the said David & Elizabeth Dunning deceased, Witness Joann M. Snow Nancy Tarrin
State of Maine Cumberland ss. Brunswick March 26 th A. D. 1850, Then personally appeared the above named and made oath in due form of law that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true Before me (she being a credible Witness) H. Waterhouse Justice of the Peace & Juror

Nancy Farris of Branswick being sworn, says that She was well acquainted with David Dunning deceased and also his widow Elizabeth (Dunning) dec'd and their children, that James Dunning, Soana Flannery and Susan Woodside are all children of David Dunning and Elizabeth Dunning deceased and the only children known to be living of the said David Dunning and Elizabeth Dunning (at 51)
Counsel for Justice that the above witnesses are credible witnesses.

No 14.228
Elizabeth Dunning, dec d widow of David,
Me
Act 7 July 1838
Married 1783
Husband died 10 Apr 1823
Adm n 7 mos 5 days / m c $224 per annum. Cont y 4 March 1836, & ending 23 June 1840.
Payable to
James Dunning, Joanna Stanwood, & Susan Westside Woodside, only surviving children
Dickens & Leominster Present

In this case of Elizabeth Dunning widow of David Dunning applying for the benefit of the act of July 7 1838. The series and the date of the marriage are satisfactorily established - but before the claim can be admitted, the date of Elizabeth Dunning's death and the names and ages of the children now living must be proved by a certificate of a Court of Record. for the See letter of Commissioner 15 Nov. 1858. for the James Dunning son of David Dunning & Elizabeth Dunning the Applicant, in his declaration states that he, the said James Dunning Joana Stanwood and Susan Woodside are all children (known to be living) of said David Dunning & his widow Elizabeth Dunning - That his father the said David Dunning died 10 th of April 1823 - and that his mother Elizabeth Dunning died a widow on the 23 rd day of June 1840. (A.1.)
Hugh Dunlop, aged 99 being sworn says that he was well acquainted with David Dunning, having lived all his life in Brunswick where he lived & died, was well acquainted with his wife and all the family connections. David Dunning died more than 25 years ago - his wife died a widow in 1840, their surviving children are James Dunning Joana Stanwood and Susan Woodside (A.2.)
Hester Wentworth sworn, says David Dunning died some twenty five years ago - his widow died nearly ten years ago. (A.3.)
Certificate of Nathan Radger town clerk of Brunswick sworn says that he has in his possession Books of Records of Marriages and deaths and that on one of the books of Records aforesaid he finds the following entry.
"April 10 th 1823 died David Dunning aged 73 years - also Elizabeth Dunning died June 23 1840. aged 87 years. (A.4.)"

No. 14228. Deed: Elizabeth Tunning dec. Widow of David Act. July 7, 1838.
North Berwick, State of Maine, June 5th, A. D. 1850,
The certificate in the within case may be forwarded to the named Agent, Thos Waterhouse.
Please dispose of this case as soon as possible.

Nov. 14. 1850.
Geo. C. Atanes, Esq. has been authorized by Mr. Walbridge to act as the agent in this con.
Nov.

Yrs 4 17 2 18 6 35
7 Mo 5 days Adm't see Certificate of death & Children taken Act 38

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, SS.
Clerk's Office, Judicial Courts, PORTLAND, June 5th — A. D 1850 }
I, Charles C. Harmon, _____
CLERK OF ALL THE JUDICIAL COURTS,
In and for said COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, certify that Jesse Davis of Webster is an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Lincoln, and that Al Waterhouse of Durham is an
Acting Justice of the Peace, _____
within and for the County of Cumberland as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that they are DULY QUALIFIED TO ACT as such; that the COMMISSION of the said Jesse Davis is dated January 18th A. D. 1850 and will expire January 18th A. D. 1857 and that the Commission of the said Al Waterhouse is dated February 13th A. D. 1845 and will expire February 13th A. D. 1852
and that the following SIGNATURE purporting to be theirs are Genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, for said State, the day and year first above written.
C. C. Harmon, CLERK.

I Hugh Dunlap of Brunswick in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, aged 99 years, on oath depose and say, that I was a private in Capt Schenick's company in the expedition to Penobscot in the war of the Revolution, and served therein nearly three months, Capt. Curtis belonged to Harpswell. Most of his men belonged to Brunswick and Harpswell. David Dunning of Brunswick was a private in that said company, in that expedition, and served through the tour. I was well acquainted with said Dunning having lived all my life in Brunswick where he lived and died. I was well acquainted also with his wife and all the family connections. His wife's name before her marriage with him was Elizabeth Hunt. David Dunning aforesaid died more than twenty five years ago. His wife lived a widow after his death, and died a widow in 1841. The surviving children of the said David Dunning and Elizabeth (Dunning his wife), are James Dunning, Joanna Stanwood and Susan Woodside. I also depose and say that I have never made any declaration for a pension, and I appeal to the Secretary of State of Massachusetts to state whether or not my name is borne with said David (Dunning's) on the Roll of Capt Schenick's company in the said expedition to Penobscot.
Witness Rosamond West
Hugh his Dunlap mark
State of Maine, Cumberland ss Brunswick
September 7th A. D. 1849. Then personally appeared and made oath to the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed (and is a credible witness) Before me
As' Waterhouse J. of the Peace for Maine

I Foster Wentworth of Webster formally Liston in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged eighty six years on oath Depose testify and say that I am a Revolutionary soldier and a pensioner of the United States. That I am son of Capt John Wentworth who resided in Cape Elizabeth and commanded a company in the Army of the Revolution. In 1778 I was with my father and served in his company at Cambridge about five months. The company marched from Cape Elizabeth in June or July and returned in the early part of the Winter following. David Dunning of Brunswick was a private in my father's company and served through that expedition. I was well acquainted with said Dunning at that time and after the Revolution. His wife's name before her marriage to him was Elizabeth Hunt. David Dunning died some twenty five years ago. His widow survived him and died a widow and the widow of the said David Dunning nearly ten years ago.
Witness Mary E Wentworth A. Waterhouse
Foster his Wentworth mark
State of Maine County of Lincoln SS, March 21st A.D. 1850 Then personally appeared the above named Foster Wentworth a man of truth & veracity a credible Witness and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me
Jesse Dais — Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
April 9 1850.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of David Dunning is borne on a pay roll of Capt John Wentworth's Co. in Col. Jacob Gerrish's Regt. of guards at Cambridge, as a private from July 23. 1778. 4 months 17 days. The name of Foster Wentworth is also on this roll.
On a pay roll of Capt. Nehemiah Curtis' Co. Col. Jonathan Mitchell's Regt. on expedition to Penobscot, as a private, from July 7. 1779. 2 months 18 days. the name of Hugh Dunlap is also on this roll.
[Handwritten flourish signature]
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And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth the date above written.
W m S t L e Dep y Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Maine, Application of James Punning son of David Punning, who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution.
This Applicant respectfully requests the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massach- usetts to grant a certificate of the evidence of the service of his father David Punning in said war, as a private soldier,
He thinks that his father belonged to Brunswick in the time of the Revolution, this State.
He also believes that his father served two tours, about 1778 & 1779 or 80.
He believes that his father served under Capt John Wentworth at Cape Elizabeth this State, one tour,
And one other tour under Capt Nehu- ariah Curtis as a private, in the Penob- scot expedition,
This applicant respectfully requests the Secretary to examine all the receipts Rolls Books & other Documents which relate to mili- tary service in the war of the Revolution and a certificate granted of the evidence of his said father's service, as identified in this request, And forwarded to the Attorney in the case viz Thomas Waterhouse vs Punning Maine. State of Maine James Severy Bunker Land S., Brunswick March 27 th 1850. Signed before me H y Waterhouse Jus t Peace

1753
Washington
Nov. 7. 1850
Dickens & Coombs
Appeal from the decision of the Court of Pensions in the case of Elizabeth Dunning, widow of D. Dunning decd.
Ref. to Court of Pensions for a Report Dep. Interior Nov 8 1850

Washington 7 Nov 1852
Sir,
Mr. Waterhouse informs us that, more than four months since, he sent evidence to the Pension Office in the case of Elizabeth Dunning, widow of David Dunning dec.? and as yet has not heard any thing from the claim and having requested us to attend to the case for him and we not being able to get any information at the Pension Office in relation to it, beg leave to appeal and ask your decision on the claim. —
Yours very respectfully Dickins & Coombs.
The Hon.
Secretary of the Interior.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Sunning, Dennis GRADE Drummer LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11132 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED February 1, 1790 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.